end of harry potter - no spoilers

Just finished the last book and it left me with a sense of contentment. It is funny how even the act of reading H potter has become an event in itself. Normally, in a group gathering of friends, it is social unacceptable to bury your nose in a book, but all is forgiven when the book in question is H potter and even more so if you are on the last chapter.

One thing I've noticed about JK Rowling's death scenes (in the whole series) is that it is so sudden, a throwaway line and you do a double take and have to reread the paragraph several times before it sinks in, mentally going noooooooooooo........

But I think it's great that such a popular series celebrates love for your fellow wizard/muggle/elf/assorted creature and that kids are growing up absorbing this. Although I heard a funny story from a classmate who did a spot of facepainting for some kiddies. Most wanted Gryiffndor colours but 1 chap wanted slytherin colours and was overheard saying, I laughed when Dumbledore died. My friend was shocked and we all agreed she should have gave the bugger two tight slaps.